Bloomfield Auto College Holding Free Summer Program For Teens

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of Universal Technical Institute-Bloomfield. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site here.

Universal Technical Institute-Bloomfield is now accepting applications for Ignite – a free summer program for high school juniors interested in exploring careers as auto and diesel technicians. Participating students receive intensive, hands-on training and the opportunity to earn credits toward a UTI program. Ignite will be offered at UTI-Bloomfield and each of UTI’s campuses nationwide.

“We’re seeing strong continuing demand across the transportation industry for qualified, well-trained automotive and diesel technicians. These are highly-technical and rewarding jobs with great earning potential, upward mobility and stability – and employers can’t fill them fast enough,” said UTI-Bloomfield Campus President Steve McElfresh. “Our Ignite program is a free, fun way for young people to learn about the opportunities that exist in the transportation industry and skilled trades. We look forward to offering this unique and important training at our campus again this summer.”

Ignite participants learn automotive basics as they complete a 3-week, no-cost course starting on July 22 – an introductory sample of the programs completed by full-time UTI students. The Ignite curriculum emphasizes a career-focused education that prepares students for the high-tech transportation industry. Students explore career opportunities in the transportation field, receive hands-on training on today’s latest technologies and learn from UTI graduates and local employers.

UTI launched Ignite nationwide in the summer of 2018, following a successful pilot program at campuses in Avondale (Phoenix), Ariz.; Houston, Texas; and Orlando, Fla., the previous year. Each of the programs were at or near capacity, and a large percentage of participants said they planned return to UTI as a full-time student after high school. Summer Ignite students are eligible to receive credit toward future UTI courses and can complete a UTI program and begin a career in the transportation sector in less time.

The Ignite program is now accepting applications across UTI’s campuses. For more information or to enroll, visit www.uti.edu/ignite.

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